"You two are such fools," snapped Johan, frowning as he looked down on Daniel's boys. "After what happened this morning, did you seriously just try to harm them? What do you think your father would do if he found out about this?" He shook his head, contempt on his face. "To risk your inheritances for petty and unsightly intentions, if this becomes known then you two will become the disgraces of the family."
"Our inheritances?" Calum ran over to his brother and helped him to his feet with an uncomfortable expression. "Father wouldn't be pleased, but surely you don't think...?"
"We were just playing a game," breathed Edmun, who was only now catching his breath. "Calling us disgraces is going too far, Johan. You would think we were that useless aunt of ours, how you always talk down to us."
"Yes, yes. We were just playing a game, there's no need for you to butt in."
